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  • Price cut: $20K (6/12)
    $875,000

    302 S Main St, Hightstown, NJ 08520

    6beds
    4,000sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1885
    8,520 Square Feet Lot
    $864,800 Zestimate®
    $219/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mahogany staircaseEn-suite bathroomBeautiful magnolia treeDutch doorThree grandly sized closetsUltra modern bathRoof deck
    Luxuriate in space and exquisite finishes in a fantastic location. Walk up the limestone steps to the mahogany porch and be wowed when you step through the Dutch door onto the black and white marble of the center hall. Own a piece of Hightstown History. Built for Dr. Franklin in 1885, who assisted in treating Woodrow Wilson shortly before he was elected President, this house was lives and breathes comfort and grace. Exquisitely rejuvenated during the past three years, you walk into an impressive home with a black and white marble entry hall and original marble fireplace surrounds. A cherry cabinets in the kitchen highlight the original cooking hearth herringbone brick floor and extend past a full bath into the butlers pantry/laundry. The double parlor with original plaster moldings and floors looks out onto South Main Street and the Peddie School grounds. Enjoy the look and feel of steam heat emanating from the reconditioned period radiators, original wavy glass and a Harry Potter under the stairs closet. The former medical consultation rooms offer the opportunity for bedrooms, in-law suite, professional office with its separate door leading to the front porch. En-suite Bathroom and three grandly sized closets complete this wing, which is ideal for a professional suite, in-law suite or the main bedroom suite. Ascend the mahogany staircase to the second floor with three amply sized bedrooms and a roof deck. Main bedroom has a walk-in closet and second closet. Attached bathroom has both an walk-in shower, soaking tub and period 1940s accent fixtures - medicine cabinet and toothbrush holder. With a new 75 gallon water heater, you will always have a hot bath. All services have been upgraded. The roof on the main house and garage were installed in early 2025. This grand 1885 residence comes replete with a 4-zone AC system Up the stairs to the expansive open plan third floor with its ultra modern bath and bowling alley dimensions. Perfect for the above-ground man cave, teenage hangout or art studio space. Stairway lighting and window candles add to the allure Outside, enjoy the wisteria arbor with granite patio, beautiful magnolia tree and Japanese cherry trees in the Spring and the everblooming flowers and grape trellises. The two car garage can be used for vehicles as there is ample storage space in the full basement and on the third floor. For style, grace and space, you can't beat this Hightstown gem. Architectural Plans available for review. Please note that the real estate taxes are expected to increase as a result of renovations undertaken. Appointment required as there is a dog in residence.
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    Listed by:

    Chris Falco 646-532-9311,

    Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC,

    Co-Listing Agent: Gayathri Kalyan 609-240-1179,

    Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2074394MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Central, Steam, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ductless, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional, Soaking Tub, Built-in Features, Pantry, 9'+ Ceilings
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Tile/Brick
      • Windows: Wood Frames, Double Pane Windows
      • Basement: Rear Entrance,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,400
      • Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 4,000
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 3
      • Details: Garage Sqft: 400
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two and One Half
      • Stories: 2.5
      • Patio & porch: Roof Deck
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 8,520 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 71.00 x 120.00
      • Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 040005500031
      • Zoning: R-3
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Stone, Crawl Space, Block
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle,Fiberglass,Rubber
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1885
      • Major remodel year: 2025

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None Available
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Hightstown
      • Municipality: HIGHTSTOWN BORO

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $219/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $190,000
      • Annual tax amount: $9,315
      • Date on market: 3/24/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $864,800

        $822,000 - $908,000

        $5,476/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/12/2026Price change$875,000-2.2%$219/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJME2074394 Report a problem
        3/24/2026Listed for sale$895,000-10.1%$224/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJME2074394 Report a problem
        12/24/2025Listing removed$995,000$249/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJME2062502 Report a problem
        9/2/2025Price change$995,000-9.5%$249/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJME2062502 Report a problem
        7/18/2025Listed for sale$1,100,000+340%$275/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJME2062502 Report a problem
        4/20/2022Sold$250,000-25.4%$63/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJME276176 Report a problem
        4/10/2021Pending sale$335,000$84/sqft
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        3/1/2021Contingent$335,000$84/sqft
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        1/11/2020Price change$335,000-4%$84/sqft
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        11/12/2019Price change$349,000-2.8%$87/sqft
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        10/29/2019Price change$359,000-1.6%$90/sqft
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        10/14/2019Price change$365,000-1.1%$91/sqft
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        10/9/2019Price change$369,000-1.6%$92/sqft
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        9/26/2019Price change$375,000-1.1%$94/sqft
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        7/1/2019Price change$379,000-1.6%$95/sqft
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        5/8/2019Price change$385,000-3.6%$96/sqft
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        4/26/2019Price change$399,500-6%$100/sqft
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        4/12/2019Listed for sale$425,000$106/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,316 $190,000
        2024$9,316 -39.5%$190,000
        2023$15,396 +4.4%$190,000 -41.8%
        2022$14,745 +2.3%$326,500
        2021$14,408 +2.9%$326,500
        2020$14,007 +3%$326,500
        2019$13,599 +1%$326,500
        2018$13,458 -12.6%$326,500
        2017$15,396 +0.6%$326,500 -13.3%
        2016$15,298 -0.6%$376,800
        2015$15,396 +3.2%$376,800
        2014$14,925 -0.7%$376,800
        2013$15,028 +1.9%$376,800 -20.1%
        2012$14,745 -0.9%$471,400
        2011$14,877 +7.2%$471,400
        2010$13,873 +4.7%$471,400
        2009$13,249 +6.7%$471,400 +130%
        2008$12,423 +6.3%$205,000
        2007$11,685 $205,000
        2006-- $205,000
        2005-- $205,000
        2004$9,778 $205,000
        2003-- $205,000
        2002-- $205,000
        2001-- $205,000

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 08520

        Getting around

        77 / 100
        Very Walkable
        62 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • High: Hightstown
        • District: East Windsor Regional

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